Top Rankings
Hoonah City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 113 students in Hoonah City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public School in Hoonah City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
500 Schools
# Students
113 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoonah City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
% American Indian
84%
22%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
14%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,177 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,735 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,177
$20,163
Spending / Student
$38,735
$21,240
Best Hoonah City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoonah City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District manages 1 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District is ranked #34 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoonah City School District?
84% of Hoonah City School District students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Hoonah City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,735 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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